Artist’s Spotlight

Dame Matibag

Visual Artist

Dame Matibag, a celebrated Filipino artist, is known for her vibrant and abstract paintings that blend Filipino cultural themes with modern techniques.

Matibag’s work is deeply inspired by the Filipino concept of abundance, not just in material wealth but also in spiritual and emotional richness. She uses vivid colors and dynamic forms to express how prosperity and growth manifest in both personal and communal experiences.  Her work often highlights the cycles of life, death, and renewal, often drawing on nature’s own rhythms to convey these ideas.

Her pieces also reflect a strong connection to Filipino culture. Matibag incorporates traditional motifs, like those seen in indigenous weaving, into her abstract works. This fusion of the old and the new allows her to explore Filipino heritage while adapting it to a modern artistic context. Through this approach, she invites viewers to consider how culture evolves in a globalized world.

Matibag’s art is not only personal but also speaks to the collective experience of the Filipino people. Her use of color and form encourages viewers to reflect on abundance in their own lives, while also recognizing the shared bonds that define Filipino communities.

Her works are more than just paintings,  they are  a celebration of life, growth, and the richness that comes from both within and around us. Her ability to blend cultural tradition with contemporary abstraction has earned her recognition in the Philippine art scene, and her work continues to resonate with audiences locally and abroad.